Programs

Cart and Bin Information for Apartments and Condos

If you live in or manage a residential complex (apartment or condominium) that has a shared garbage service, your property is considered a "Multi-Family" complex and recycling service must be available to all tenants. We have many programs and services to make it easy - at no extra cost! Here are some you can take advantage of today:

If your apartment building does not have recycling service, or does not have enough recycling service, contact Republic Services at (925) 685-4711. Tenants, managers or property owners may call, but the property owner must give final authorization for new or increased recycling services.

Ordinance 15-1 requires all businesses, commercial, industrial, and multi-family premises with more than 5 units located within our service area to either subscribe to a basic level of recycling service or self-haul all recyclable materials to a CCCSWA-approved recycling center. The service area includes Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek and unincorporated central County areas including Alamo, Diablo and Blackhawk.

Property managers/owners tips for a successful Multi-Family Recycling Program

Post recycling reminders on solid waste enclosures.

Give all tenants an annual participation reminder and thank-you.

Give out new move-in kits for new tenants (Contact Republic Service for kit).

Keep container collection areas clean and safe.

Regularly check recycling containers just before your service day to make sure the program is being used correctly.

Check garbage containers for recyclables. If residents are not recycling properly, issue reminders. Consider adding a recycling pledge to your lease. Remember, recycling is now the law!